Chubbies Hamburgers

Been eating at chubbies since I was young. I’ll always eat here till the day they close. The price is good. The burgers taste the best right next to the Habit of course. But the fries are hands down the best fries in town. Simple atmosphere. But when all you want is a Quick burger and fries who cares.

I was given the option of grilled or raw onions, I said grilled and then asked after if both was an option, the cashier seemed confused and hesitated to answer for 30 seconds thinking deeply before she came to her conclusion and simply said «No». That was just the start. I had ordered a cheeseburger combo and paid $ 7.40. The burger had finally arrived with what had seemed McDonald’s Value small fries. In fact McDonald’s would of probably given you more fries. The burger itself was small, palm size, and seemed to be the equivalent of a picnic burger you create when you go to the beach or park with your family. Buying the value pack of small patties that is. Burger was unseasoned and came with literally just lettuce and tomato. Can’t forget the classic American manufactured cheese. I came recommended by a friend since we couldn’t decide where to go eat. He doesn’t mind eating this but for paying this price I do. The price I’d pay would honestly be 3 $. When you’re in Santa Barbara you can most definitely get a better deal with $ 7.40 surprisingly. Los Agaves was right across the street, I’d most definitely go there next time for starters. Point is if you don’t mind paying for an overpriced small picnic burger with less fries than a small from McDonald’s then this is the place for you. By the way the iced tea I ordered was so acidic I’d swear it was pH 3 or less, maybe next time I should bring some Sodium Hydroxide to titrated the iced tea to a neutral solution, aside from the bad chemistry joke, I do not recommend this place at all. No tip, no points to Griffyndor.

I like coming here because I think the burgers are pretty good for a quick fast food burger. Today I went to get my order and the lady gives me 3 packets of ketchup and I asked for 3 more. She snickers and looks at her coworker. I don’t know what was so funny, is that weird that I want more ketchup? or they are just being stingy with their ketchup. I think that’s weird. This isn’t the only incident. I always have a bad vide from from the workers. I’ve only been here 4 times and every time I try to be nice or polite because I’m new to town. It’s like they hate that to take my order or serve me And I don’t know why. But with other customers that are white or Hispanic the workers seem to be more welcoming. I feel like there’s some kind of discrimination there. I really like the food and that’s the only reason why I go there but I really would not recommend it if you’re asian.

Wonderful burgers, fries, and milkshakes. This place is like an upgraded In-​N-​Out, which is great because I’m not a huge fan of their fries. I’m drooling thinking about this place. I tried to see when they closed tonight but they didn’t pick up my call. I definitely was sad about this which is why I’m giving them ⁴⁄₅ stars.

Delicious. Quality. Inexpensive. Clean. Neat. Friendly… Probably my favorite place to get a burger and fries in all of SB.

You may not get any fancy toppings here, but if you are in the mood for a simple and classic burger and fries, this is your place. The fries are made fresh and hot when you order and are very delicious. In n’ Out and Habit might be getting most of the attention nowadays, but Chubbies is right up there with them in burger goodness!

Good hamburgers price just a bit to high
Employees they always seem bothered maybe under payed they need nicer people to work their employees with a welcoming smile
Restaurant always clean that’s a plus

The venue is tattered, the staff can sort of speak English, they really only have 1 menu item… and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It flies in the face of what I normally look for in a restaurant, but it works.
When you get a craving for a burger, simpler often tends to be better. And they nailed it. So good if you have a hunger that won’t be tamed and don’t care about dress code.

My son and husband seemed to enjoy their burgurs. My issue lies with the fact that my credit card was charged twice, with one charge still in pending status since ⁶⁄₂₀. I feel like this is a simple enough problem to fix, however since no one speaks english, and my Spanish is pretty weak, I am unable to reach a resolution. Went in and left a number for a manager to call me back. Still nothing. Guess I have to call it a loss and never use a card there again.

Chubbies is a delicious, quick, and inexpensive burger. Their fries and shakes are a classic as well! Give this place a try. The employees are friendly and on top of it.

This place was super cute. I gotta say, I loved the simple menu, the simple interior and exterior and the fact that every time I go, it tastes awesome. It kind of reminds me of an old school burger joint. Super clean place and not super busy during lunch time. Food service is fast and their fries are to die for. I am picky about how a place makes their fries as well as their size and texture. These guys make shoestring fries that are perfectly crisped. Not too much salt, and not too little salt. The burgers themselves are actually really plain, but that’s what makes them good. You aren’t overwhelmed by all this crap added to the burger so you can really just sit down and be like «Oh yeah. Dat meat, Dat cheese.» the only dressing they put on the burger is mayo, which isn’t my favorite, but it’s not a lot so I forget that it’s there.

stopped there today after attending a function in the area, My friend and I both got the cheeseburger combo with vanilla shakes. we didn’t wait too long until they called our order.
The Cheeseburger is really good, reminds you of classic burgers one use to find easy enough. the patty was cooked just enough, not burned to death. the grilled onions were just right,
The fries are fine, nothing too special, but certainly not bland. they tasted good enough without any ketchup on them.
That Vanilla shake was soo thick i had to wait awhile before i could suck it up the straw… i enjoyed the rest of the shake on the drive back to L.A.
Overall a quite nice burger place that i would certainly stop at again when up in Santa Barbara. it is not like a fast food place, more akin to the old diners and greasy spoon type burger places

Worst food I can remember eating. The workers barely speak English. The chicken sandwich I ordered had the thinnest piece of chicken I’ve ever seen. There’s no branding on any of the cups or wrappers. There’s only 4 sandwiches on the menu. You’re better off going to In-​N-​Out.

The cooks are the rudest people, the food is bland, but cheap, They really have a horrid attitude.

Pretty good burger for that style of burger. Fast food style not hand chucked. I had the Chubby Burger n fries. They only have American cheese for burgers. I think I like Habit a little more. All in all a good burger and not too greasy.

We’ve come to prioritize this place over The Habit (as much as i like it) on a few occasions because my wife and I realized that the burgers are actually pretty cheap. Their old fashioned, straightforward burgers, they use high quality meat with just enough fat in it. I’d say the fact that they only offer ketchup in packets is the only real annoyance, foodwise that is. The place itself is no frills and the parking lot can be a bit of a pain with the very limited 5 spaces, but aside from lunch time, its never really busy and it delivers on the food. What more can you ask?

The parking lot at the Habit on Milpas was beyond full so where to go for the burger fix?!
CHUBBIES
This time I flirted with the ladies, spoke my best white boy spanish and asked for extra onions.
Man, what a burger!
I really need to start taking pictures because this was a thing of beauty. And the taste was great. The fries… cooked to perfect, golden crispiness.
Sorry, Habit, this burger is a bit better and for $ 6.45 for a double cheese, with fries and drink, beats you too.

No frills, tiny burger joint with a simple menu and even simpler burgers.
Nothing to write home about, but I’d sooner go here for a bite than a fast food joint. Is that weird? That’s a bit weird.
Though if you’re craving an excellent burger, I’d make a stop at the Habit.

This hidden gem is worth a try if you’ve never been here. I would take this place over the golden arches any day. The burgers are cooked perfectly and are always juicy in my opinion. The French fries are perfectly salted. The menu is very simple and they offer burger combos. I love the strawberry shake! You can taste bits of the strawberry blended into it.

The menu breakdown:
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Veggie burger
Chicken burger
Combo with fries and a drink
Go fat with a double double «Chubbie»
Small dining room with room for 20 inside and 12 or so on the street. Maybe take away is the better bet. Parking for the privileged few in the back.
No frills griddle burger and it tastes like it. I did however like the fresh tomatoes, onions and lettuce but could do without the flour enriched white bread bun. The fires reminded me of McDonalds which is a good thing. Very In – n-​out but not as good.
Go Chubbie or go home. I’ll go home and not make a «habit» out of this burger barn.